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15x10 with 4" backspace

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Old 08-13-2004, 08:00 PM   #1
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15x10 with 4" backspace

I think the backspace would not be enough. do i need 3.5-3.75? im gonna have about 8.5-9" of lift with 35x12.5. these rims would be to far inside the fender wouldnt they?




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Old 08-14-2004, 04:52 PM   #2
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yeah, I think those would be pretty tight on the inner wheel well.




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I would go atleast 3.75 or better..
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Old 08-14-2004, 10:01 PM   #4
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You'll find that 3.75 BS is common for both 15x8 and 15x10 rims. IMO 4" BS is rare and harder to find.




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